Common Childhood Nose and Throat Illnesses

There are many nose and throat illnesses that are common in children and require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some of these conditions, for which we have provided a brief overview.
 
If you cannot find the condition in which you are interested, please visit the Ear, Nose, and Throat Online Resources page in this Web site for an Internet/World Wide Web address that may contain additional information on that topic.
 
Allergic Rhinitis
 
Deviated Septum
 
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
 
Foreign Bodies in the Ear, Nose, and Airway
 
Nosebleeds
 
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
 
Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis
 
Sinusitis
 
Stridor

Congenital Laryngeal Stridor / Laryngomalacia

Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy

The information on this Web page is provided for educational purposes. You understand and agree that this information is not intended to be, and should not be used as, a substitute for medical treatment by a health care professional. You agree that Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital is not making a diagnosis of your condition or a recommendation about the course of treatment for your particular circumstances through the use of this Web page. You agree to be solely responsible for your use of this Web page and the information contained on this page. Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and information providers shall not be liable for any damages you may suffer or cause through your use of this page even if advised of the possibility of such damages.